1. Evan Smotrycz’s 12-point first half paces Michigan early It’s no secret that Evan Smotrycz has struggled as of late. Since the Big Ten season began, the sophomore had notched a double digit point-total just twice. We’ve been waiting for Smotrycz to have a break-out game in which he shows what everybody knows he’s capable [...]
Photo: AnnArbor.com NCAA Basketball Stats Michigan’s nine point home victory over Illinois wasn’t always a thing of beauty but tenuous moments were few and far between for John Beilein’s Wolverines. Michigan opened up a nine point lead midway through the first half and managed to keep the Illini comfortably at bay until the final horn. [...]
John Beilein met with the media following Michigan’s 70-61 victory over Illinois at the Crisler Center on Sunday. Here’s video of the coach, followed by notes and quotes after the jump:
Matt Vogrich and Zack Novak met with the media after Michigan’s nine point home win over Illinois. Here what the duo had to say in the embedded media players below: Novak after the jump.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Evan Smotrycz met with the media after their strong performances in Michigan’s victory over Illinois. The slumping Michigan players bounced back to combine for 28 points and five assists in Michigan’s win. Smotrycz after the jump.
Michigan moves to 9-4 in Big Ten play and maintains its perfect home record on the season with a 70-61 win over Illinois. Full coverage to come but here’s your post game thread.
